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Confusing Words Exercise

July 13, 2022 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1Natural resources must be used ...............
Wrong!
"Judiciously" means wisely and with good judgment.
2He could not ............... his son to join the family business.
Wrong!
"Persuade" means to convince someone to do something.
3The government’s ............... to support struggling industries was welcomed by all.
Wrong!
"Proposition" means a proposal or suggested plan.
4The candidates should write down their ............... roll numbers.
Wrong!
"Respective" means belonging separately to each person mentioned.
5We cannot accede to his ............... demands.
Wrong!
"Imperious" means arrogant and expecting obedience.
6He was ............... for defaming his partner.
Wrong!
"Prosecuted" means officially charged or tried in a court of law.
7His good deeds need to be ...............
Wrong!
"Commended" means praised or approved of.
8He has a strong ...............
Wrong!
"Physique" means the shape and strength of a person’s body.
9She was tall, slender, and ...............
Wrong!
"Graceful" means moving or looking elegant and smooth.
10She was a ............... hostess.
Wrong!
"Gracious" means kind, pleasant, and polite to others.
11He is a ............... Catholic.
Wrong!
"Devout" means deeply religious.
12He is ............... to his wife.
Wrong!
"Devoted" means very loving and loyal.
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  1. Natural resources must be used judiciously
  2. He could not persuade his son to join the family business.
  3. The government’s proposition to support struggling industries was welcomed by all.
  4. The candidates should write down their respective roll numbers.
  5. We cannot accede to his imperious demands.
  6. He was prosecuted for defaming his partner.
  7. His good deeds need to be commended
  8. He has a strong physique
  9. She was tall, slender, and graceful
  10. She was a gracious hostess.
  11. He is a devout Catholic.
  12. He is devoted to his wife.
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